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Peter Milius was arrested in October 2023 after filming two Lafayette College students while they were showering.
Milius avoids prison in child pornography, invasion of privacy case
Sean Scanlon will take over for consultant Kim Verstandig who serves as the current interim vice president for advancement. (Photo courtesy of lindauerglobal.com)
Lafayette fills top fundraising post after 2 years
The Kappa Delta Rho interim chapter will have the opportunity to achieve full chapter status at the end of the fall semester.
Kappa Delta Rho cleared for fall recruitment
Recognition as an official student organization grants clubs the ability to request Student Government funds and reserve spaces on campus.
New student organizations added
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Provost Laura McGrane joined Lafayette College in 2024.
Associate provosts to replace academic dean structure
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
Recognition as an official student organization grants clubs the ability to request Student Government funds and reserve spaces on campus.
New student organizations added
Student Government reviews more club approvals at May 1 meeting
Student Government reviews more club approvals at May 1 meeting
Student Government reviews club approvals at April 24 meeting
Student Government reviews club approvals at April 24 meeting
The new cycle aims to reduce the confusion that often occurred during the transitional weeks between budgets.
Student Government streamlines budget cycle
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Sean Scanlon will take over for consultant Kim Verstandig who serves as the current interim vice president for advancement. (Photo courtesy of lindauerglobal.com)
Lafayette fills top fundraising post after 2 years
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Mary Roth '83 traveled abroad with sophomores on the "Lafayette Engineering in Bonn" program for the first time in 2022 in Germany. (Photo courtesy of Mary Roth '83)
Long-time scholars, lifelong Leopards
Students, faculty and staff attended Alana Klass' retirement celebration on Tuesday.
Gateway career counselor retires
Provost Laura McGrane joined Lafayette College in 2024.
Associate provosts to replace academic dean structure
The Lehigh Valley saw hazardous air quality during the summer of 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
National air quality report gives Lehigh Valley poor grade
Per Easton's charter, an ordinance goes into effect 30 days after it is approved in a vote, meaning the permit program could begin in June at the earliest.
Easton City Council calls for neighborhood permit parking program 
For Lafayette College students, voting can be done in-person on May 20 at Kirby Sports Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Easton election guide: 2025 primary election
President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs
Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.
How much do health code violations matter?
Peter Milius was arrested in October 2023 after filming two Lafayette College students while they were showering.
Milius avoids prison in child pornography, invasion of privacy case
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
Sean Scanlon will take over for consultant Kim Verstandig who serves as the current interim vice president for advancement. (Photo courtesy of lindauerglobal.com)
Lafayette fills top fundraising post after 2 years
Mary Roth '83 traveled abroad with sophomores on the "Lafayette Engineering in Bonn" program for the first time in 2022 in Germany. (Photo courtesy of Mary Roth '83)
Long-time scholars, lifelong Leopards
Fulbright and Goldwater scholarships are primarily funded by the federal government. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)
Students win Goldwater, Fulbright scholarships
Students, faculty and staff attended Alana Klass' retirement celebration on Tuesday.
Gateway career counselor retires
Provost Laura McGrane joined Lafayette College in 2024.
Associate provosts to replace academic dean structure
The Easton Municipal Band has members of many ages, from high schoolers to senior citizens.
Easton Municipal Band brings the beat
Zach Whitney '21 was a senior interviewer during his time as a student. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Knowing the ropes
The grey squirrel is the most common squirrel in Pennsylvania.
Lafayette squirrel fan account reveals identity, readies to pass torch
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Mexico Lindo opened in April, 16 years after its first location in Bethlehem began operations.
Restaurant Review: Mexico Lindo brings Latin cuisine to College Hill
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Mexico Lindo opened in April, 16 years after its first location in Bethlehem began operations.
Restaurant Review: Mexico Lindo brings Latin cuisine to College Hill
What screams romantic confliction more than standing on top of the mountain as the wind blows in your face? (Photo courtesy of IMDB)
Movie Review: 2005 ‘Pride and Prejudice’ gets yearning right
Sidney Lumet's 1957 film "12 Angry Men" received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: 10 movies you should watch before leaving college
"Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, the Flesh, and L.A." by Eve Babitz is a tribute to the many sides of southern California. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: Some summer memoir suggestions
Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar is located at 28 N 3rd St. in Easton and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Small Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar blends self-care with family
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
This is Cadence's third year competing at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. (Photo courtesy of Livia Barclay '26)
A capella groups hit the right notes at ICCA
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
Between the late 1890s and the late 1930s, Lafayette College sent many students to Persia for educational and missionary efforts. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
Lafayette in Iran
The "Lafayette Miner" was born out of Lafayette College's now defunct mining engineering major. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Drilling into history of mining, metallurgy engineering
The stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
The deadline for Division I programs to opt into the NCAA's new revenue sharing plan was June 30.
Patriot League opts out of NCAA revenue sharing
Villanova University football qualified for the FCS playoffs three times in the last four years. (Photo courtesy of Villanova University Athletics)
Villanova to join Patriot League football
The women's volleyball team earned its second Patriot League win of the season on Nov. 9 against Holy Cross. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball hires head coach
Head coach Kelliner Croushore led the softball team to a four-win improvement in Patriot League play in 2025. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Interim softball coach advances to full-time
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Villanova University football qualified for the FCS playoffs three times in the last four years. (Photo courtesy of Villanova University Athletics)
Villanova to join Patriot League football
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Senior Saiku White will try out for the Denver Broncos at the team's rookie minicamp from May 8-11. (Photo by Hana Ishihara for GoLeopards)
Senior defensive back to compete for NFL roster spot
The College of William & Mary finished its 2024 football season with a 7-5 record. (Photo courtesy of W&M Athletics)
William & Mary set to join Patriot League football
Incoming freshman defensive back Christian Watson came up with an interception in the football team's spring showcase on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football team shows promise at spring showcase
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The men's lacrosse team will take on Boston University Friday night in the Patriot League semifinal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse wins 1st Patriot League tournament game in team history
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
The Leopards will face a win-and-in contest to secure a playoff berth on Friday night against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse comes up short against Virginia
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The men's lacrosse team competed in its first-ever Patriot League semifinals on May 2. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falters against Boston University
The men's lacrosse team will take on Boston University Friday night in the Patriot League semifinal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse wins 1st Patriot League tournament game in team history
The Leopards will face a win-and-in contest to secure a playoff berth on Friday night against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse comes up short against Virginia
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht put up two shots in Saturday's contest against Army. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse stifled by Army
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Op-ed: I am, but I can’t be
On the Spot: What was your favorite moment of the semester?
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: I am, but I can’t be
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
On the Spot: What was your favorite moment of the semester?
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
If the Kappa Delta Rho interest group were to complete the recognition process, it would be Lafayette College's seventh fraternity.

Fraternity continues attempt to revive campus chapter

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
When the class of 2025 matriculated, it was the largest class in the history of Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

I’m graduating, now what?

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
Jett Lawrence and Eli Tomac plan to return to the sport for Pro Motocross later this month. (Photo courtesy of motocross.com)

Sidelines: Pro Motocross season preview

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
Members of The Lafayette staff celebrate the end of volume 151 of the oldest college newspaper in Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Editors share their favorite articles of 2024-25

By The Lafayette Editorial Board
May 9, 2025
After graduation, Tyler Roberts '25 will head to his home state of California for medical school at the UC Irvine School of Medicine.

Pepper Prize winner Tyler Roberts ’25 combines academic, athletic prowess

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025
All episodes of "The Class" are available to stream through PBS.

Hurd-produced documentary screens at Lafayette

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025
Campus events can become "green event certified" by applying for certification on the Office of Sustainability's website.

Sustainability office unveils green events certification program

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025
Pope Francis was known for his more progressive views on many global issues. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)

College Catholic community reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2025
Adam Atkinson, the former director of photography and videography, worked at Lafayette College for five years.

Director of photography, videography departs college

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2025
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.

Milius pleads guilty on all charges

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2025
Several administrators, faculty, staff and students recount their experiences navigating COVID-19 at Lafayette College. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)

‘Everything was normal and then nothing was normal’

By Selma O’Malley, Isabella Gaglione, Andreas Pelekis, Clara Witmer and Elisabeth Seidel
April 11, 2025
Tasha Cengel ‘26 was studying electrical and computer engineering at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cengel)

Tasha Cengel ‘26 remembered for ‘endlessly giving heart’

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
"Mad Bills to Pay" (2025) is also known as "Destiny, dile que no soy malo." (Photo courtesy of Joel Vargas' press kit)

Alum Spotlight: Joel Vargas ’14 film shown at Sundance, MoMA

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
Lafayette student passes away at home

Lafayette student passes away at home

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2025
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."

Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2025
Senior infielder Michael Zarrillo picked up four hits in the loss to Manhattan University on Tuesday.

Baseball wins 1 of 5 in busy week

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2025
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.

[Photo] ‘geek’ gets nerdy about music

By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.

Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning

By Isabella Gaglione, Andreas Pelekis and Elisabeth Seidel
March 11, 2025
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)

Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
MK Asante '04 studied Africana studies and English as an undergraduate. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Multimedia storyteller MK Asante ‘04 to deliver 190th commencement speech

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)

Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
February 21, 2025
SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2025
(Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)

A heartbreaking debate

By Isabella Gaglione and Selma O’Malley
February 14, 2025
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.

Trial date set in Milius case

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
Pearce Foulk ‘27 designed the outdoorsy cover of “Absurd Adventures & The Tails of Trout.”

Sophomore author reels in memories with self-published book

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd began her tenure at Lafayette College in 2021.

Board of Trustees declares ‘complete confidence’ in Hurd

By Isabella Gaglione, Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O’Malley and Andreas Pelekis
January 31, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd stands outside Marquis Hall with other administrators before entering the Tuesday faculty meeting.

Hurd hit with successful faculty no-confidence vote

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
January 31, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd greets supporters before Tuesday's faculty meeting.

Faculty no-confidence vote sparks pro-Hurd campus demonstrations

By Isabella Gaglione, Elisabeth Seidel and Andreas Pelekis
January 31, 2025
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the rivalry game being hosted at Yankee Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

On the field at Yankee Stadium

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
The college's new Gospel Choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettegospelchoir on Instagram)

New gospel choir to uplift campus voices

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
Dempsey Bobbitt '28 received a $50 grand prize for his fourth place finish as Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka. (Photo courtesy of GQ)

Lafayette’s own Timothée Chalamet

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024
A large shark smiles, or perhaps bares its teeth, at guests who dare venture into the exhibit at the Da Vinci Science Center.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
Gracie Abrams is currently on tour, opening for the final leg of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour." (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Music Review: Gracie Abrams, ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
Republican state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie graduated from Parkland High School, located in the Lehigh Valley, in 2000.

[Photo] Republican House candidate Ryan Mackenzie talks policy with The Lafayette

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
November 1, 2024
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson takes a question from an audience member concerned about Republicans' control of Latino voters.

[Photo] Mike Johnson visits Northampton County for second time in recent weeks

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
November 1, 2024
ThreeBirds offers drinks, treats and a welcoming atmosphere.

ThreeBirds soars in USA Today ranking

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.

Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
October 11, 2024
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
The equestrian team is coming off of a second place finish at regionals last year. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian opens season with 3rd place finish

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor prove to be perfectly cast in "Romeo + Juliet" on Broadway. (Photo courtesy of Vanity Fair)

Broadway’s ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ creative reimagining of classic tale

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.

[Photo] ‘Lift Every Voice’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
October 4, 2024
Daveed Diggs was joined onstage by college President Nicole Hurd and director Jaye Fenderson to debut their docuseries.

Daveed Diggs’ tour de Lafayette

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Taylor Swift's "evermore" was her ninth studio album and has over five billion streams on Spotify. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Albums for autumn

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Engineering students are exposed to land-development surveying as part of the Lafayette engineering curriculum.

‘Land Development-Surveying’ students invade Quad with yellow tripods

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
"The Nylon Curtain" is based on the term "the iron curtain," used to describe the Soviet Union's isolationist efforts during World War II. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Record Retrospective: ‘The Nylon Curtain’

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
"Short n' Sweet" is Sabrina Carpenter's sixth album and features her first Billboard Hot 100 number one song. (Photo courtesy of The New Yorker)

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ blends pop with personality

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
The investigation was a result of a complaint made against the college to the Office for Civil Rights last year. (Photo courtesy of Center for American Progress)

Lafayette settles months-long Department of Education investigation

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2024
College President Nicole Hurd received a faculty vote of no confidence in Marquis Hall on Tuesday.

Administration, faculty discourse over pro-Palestine protest continues

By Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O’Malley and Isabella Gaglione
May 18, 2024
Hannah Daskal '27, Truman Morsman '27 and Joanna Howson '26 guided the audience through several Shakespearean scenes.

‘Shakespeare on the Quad’ performance promotes accessibility, visability of arts

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" and its anthology features 31 new songs from the singer-songwriter. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

Album Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ spins anger into dynamic vulnerability

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 26, 2024
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)

Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 19, 2024
"Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham reflected on her time in college and being an actress and writer.

Has Lauren Graham ‘Told You This Already?’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 5, 2024
Ariana Grande responds to public opinion on her love life in her new album. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Album Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’ is ‘imperfect for you’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 22, 2024
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating

Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating

By Madeline Marriott, Trebor Maitin, Isabella Gaglione and Kristen Vincent
March 8, 2024
Students traditionally host a variety of shows on WJRH throughout the academic year.

WJRH makes progress in returning to airwaves

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 8, 2024
“The Book Club Play” follows a series of tumultuous book club meetings.

Performance review: ‘The Book Club Play’ delightfully bookish, fun show

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 1, 2024
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.

Meet The Beaver People

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 23, 2024
Orientation will now begin on Thursday, affecting programs such as Pre-Orientation Service Program and international student orientation.

First-year orientation program extended

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)

Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
Professor Laurie Caslake has reignited her old passion for flute-playing.

Masters become students

By Grace Hubler and Isabella Gaglione
February 16, 2024
Porter's Pub has been a part of the Easton community since the 1980s.

From one family to the next

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 9, 2024
Before "Turn the Lights Back On," Billy Joel had not released original music since 2007. (Photo courtesy of Stereogum)

Music review: Return of the Piano Man

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 9, 2024
The organizational studies program teaches students about workforce issues.

Organizational studies program preps students for future

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 2, 2024
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.

The long road to Farinon College Center

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
January 26, 2024
Tyler and Coogan are the Dog House's newest service dogs in training. (Photo courtesy of @lafdoghouse on Instagram)

New Dog House pups are su-paw-stars

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
December 8, 2023
"Miracle on 34th Street" has a cast of over 20 people made up of students, staff and alumni.

Performance Review: Holiday cheer flurries in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
December 1, 2023
Professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann's debut novel came out in 2018.

Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann gets gears turning with creative writing

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
"Merrily We Roll Along" takes audiences on an emotional journey spanning 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)

Performance Review: Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ stuns with star cast, gorgeous score

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 10, 2023
"1989 (Taylor's Version)" is titled after the singer-songwriter's birth year. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)

Album Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: It’s been waiting for you

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 3, 2023
Fred the Ghost is the namesake for the local FREDDY awards.

Meet Fred the Ghost, State Theatre’s permanent performer

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
October 27, 2023
Cormac Hurley '24 (center) plays Nick Bottom in the adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Performance Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ cast shines in classic Shakespeare story

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
October 20, 2023
Adam Atkinson, the former director of photography and videography, worked at Lafayette College for five years.

Picturing Lafayette through Adam Atkinson’s lens

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 29, 2023
Chaplain Alex Hendrickson's course focuses on celebrity impact on American culture. (Photo courtesy of William Gutierrez '27)

Taylor Swift school of spirituality

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 22, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo demonstrates her lyrical and vocal strengths on her new album “Guts.” (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ will make you want to scream

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
Liam Thompson '24 and Ellie Walsh '25 worked in the field this summer on dam removal research. (Photo courtesy of David Brandes)

Student Research Spotlight: Well, I’ll be ‘dam’-ed

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 8, 2023
College Hill Café is located diagonal from College Hill Tavern at 501 Cattell Street. (Photo courtesy of Rose DeFranco)

Small Business Spotlight: College Hill Café revives old neighborhood favorite

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)

Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Next year, Taylor Swift will be taking the Eras Tour global. (Photo courtesy of Teen Vogue)

Concert Review: Taylor Swift enchants audiences with ‘Eras Tour’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon '12)

Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
The “Color: History of Making & Meaning” FYS students researched, designed and installed the exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Eric Hupe)

‘Minerals to Pigments to Paint’ FYS exhibition introduces campus to world of color

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 2, 2022
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